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Artist demands Trump admin stop using song in taxpayer-funded ad

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Artist JMSN is demanding that the Trump administration cease using his song "Love Me" in a government advertisement. His legal team sent a letter to the White House arguing that the use of the song violates federal copyright law and creates a false endorsement. The ad, which critics claim illegally uses taxpayer money for political purposes, has drawn bipartisan criticism, though the White House maintains it is a patriotic reminder rather than a campaign ad. AI

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Artist demands Trump admin stop using song in taxpayer-funded ad

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    "Love Me" artist doesn't love Trump using his song

    <p>Artist JMSN is demanding the <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> administration stop using his song "Love Me," which was the background music for a controversial government ad that <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/25/tru…

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